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C.Re.A. Calabria opens call for 2026 artist residencies

other · 2026-05-20

The call for C.Re.A. Calabria 2026 is open until June 7, 2026, offering at least 10 residencies of 10-15 consecutive days for professional artists, performers, and companies in live performance. Promoted by Compagnia Teatro del Carro and Dracma, it is co-funded by MiC and Regione Calabria. Residencies take place in Badolato (CZ), Polistena (RC), Filadelfia (VV), Soverato (CZ), and other local spaces. Four sections exist: Trampolino (under 35/emerging), In-Edite (unpresented early-stage works), Danza (curated by Virgilio Sieni), and Sentieri (projects from MiC-recognized residencies). A Special Section – Residenza Produttiva offers a 45-day residency with €10,000-15,000. Selected artists receive accommodation, tutoring, €2,500-5,000, insurance, and photo/video production, and must conduct 3-4 community meetings and a public restitution. Partners include Teatro del Grillo, Teatro Stabile dell’Umbria, Create Danza / Ramificazioni Festival, and Spazio nòva. Communication is by Theatron 2.0. Applications via online form by June 7, 2026; results by June 22, 2026.

Key facts

  • Call open until June 7, 2026
  • At least 10 residencies of 10-15 consecutive days
  • Promoted by Compagnia Teatro del Carro and Dracma
  • Co-funded by MiC and Regione Calabria
  • Residencies in Badolato, Polistena, Filadelfia, Soverato
  • Four sections: Trampolino, In-Edite, Danza, Sentieri
  • Danza section curated by Virgilio Sieni
  • Special Section offers 45-day residency with €10,000-15,000
  • Selected artists receive €2,500-5,000, accommodation, tutoring
  • Results communicated by June 22, 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Virgilio Sieni

Institutions

  • C.Re.A. – Centro di Residenza Artistica della Calabria
  • Compagnia Teatro del Carro
  • Dracma
  • MiC
  • Regione Calabria
  • Centro Nazionale di Produzione della Danza CANGO
  • Teatro del Grillo
  • Teatro Stabile dell’Umbria
  • Create Danza / Ramificazioni Festival
  • Spazio nòva
  • Theatron 2.0

Locations

  • Calabria
  • Badolato
  • Polistena
  • Filadelfia
  • Sovereto
  • Firenze
  • Novara

Sources